british post box - single piece bookend sculpture by timothy richards
by timothy richards.

one of the most ubiquitous sights in the british isles is the lowly post box. few know the history behind these seemingly pedestrian boxes.

post boxes were suggested by the english novelist anthony trollope, who worked as a surveyor’s clerk for the post office. the first was installed in the channel islands in 1852, and the first pillar box, like this one, was installed in 1853 in botchergate, carlisle, before the post office settled on the “national standard” design in 1859. they’re traditionally made of cast iron and bear the insignia of the reigning monarch when they were made.

dimensions: 4.5"w x 7.5"h x 4.5"d. weight: 3.7 lbs.

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all pieces by timothy richards are hand sculpted plaster architectural models or bookends, handmade in england using british materials - gypsum plaster with brass detail. please keep the hand made nature of the items in mind when ordering - slight variances from the pictures shown may apply.